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Armada Motor Inn

3.0 of 5
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500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Ranked #16 of 18 hotels in Oamaru
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Upper Hutt
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Just a Motel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Stayed for 6 nights with a group. Units very "tired" and not good value for rate charged. Very sparce amenities - bring your own soap, hair shampoo etc. I suggested on check-out that even one more mirror per unit would help as only one is in bathroom ? Very noisy with trucks passing from 4am each morning. Any upgrade should... More

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Cliff Wilson, Front Office Manager at Armada Motor Inn, responded to this review
6 May 2012

We regret that this was not an enjoyable stay. As we were fully booked over that period we had to use our older rooms which are kept for our budget travelers. Some of our rooms do have double glazing for the prevention of noise. Soap and shampoo dispensers are available in all rooms. We appreciate the comment about the mirror... More

Preston, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“You need a car but it is called MOTOR Inn.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011

We found the Armada comfortable and adequately equipped. The management, Pauline and Cliff, were friendly and helpful. It is a long way out of town so you do need your own transport. We stayed three nights and found it very pleasant. There was a restaurant next door but we didn't try it so can't comment.

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Christchurch, NZ
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
“Spacious and Clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2010

We booked a holiday house that ended up being run by Armada. The house is located a minute down the road from the motels and is completely self contained. We had looked at two bedroom motel units which were a similar rate but we had far more space in the house. There is a queen in one bedroom, and two... More

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Ontario, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Don't bother”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2008

Shabby run-down property. Lost our reservation. Poorly run

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2007

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500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR4,570 - 7,078

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